Short shifter ???

[T. 12 E E D.]

Can you fit a short shifter without the clutch pin ???

 

[T. 12 E E D.]

surely someone must know if you can do this lol

 

[franx]

yes i've been told you do'nt need the pin. Use your own

I'm wanting one too, contacted them and they said better not to use the pin, would be too hard on synchro's

http://www.mbcarperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2930

 

[Fred@BTM]

yeah you can, the pin has nothing to do with the clutch btw

 

[franx]

The pin shortens the shift even more and all the quick/short shifting gears will be stressfull on the box , maybe clutch aswell ? They do'nt like to be rushed into gears these JC-5 gearboxes

 

[T. 12 E E D.]

spot on men i'm going to fit that one i got off codgey tomorow just wanted to make sure i had everyting cheer's

 

[T. 12 E E D.]

The pin shortens the shift even more and all the quick/short shifting gears will be stressfull on the box , maybe clutch aswell ? They do'nt like to be rushed into gears these JC-5 gearboxes

So does the short shifter put stress on the box ???

 

[rich_y2]

Slightly related but slightly hijacking sorry, I'm wondering if the short shifter like the one mentioned above would help me. I've got a 172 Cup and although I have no problems with the shift length or how positive it drops into gear what isn't ideal is that the gear lever does have quite a bit of free play left to right, just makes it feel less positive than I would like.

I've only had the car a few days and not driven other Clio II's to compare (although did have a new R27 last year and that was a lovely shoft action but obviously brand new).

Just wondered if anything in a 'new' shifter would help remove some play? Alternatively any other repair kits or recommendations to generally make the shift action more positive.

Cheers. Richard.

 

[T. 12 E E D.]

The pin shortens the shift even more and all the quick/short shifting gears will be stressfull on the box , maybe clutch aswell ? They do'nt like to be rushed into gears these JC-5 gearboxes

So does the short shifter put stress on the gear box ??

 

[caister]

So does the short shifter put stress on the gear box ??

Supposedly

 

[franx]

So does the short shifter put stress on the gear box ??

rushing it into gears MIGHT eventually been bad.. It's like the synchros cannot keep up with your gearchanging so you kind of "clunk" it into gear

Without the pin is best; it will also been a nicer feeling stick, feels solid

(this one is rated best !; http://www.mbcarperformance.com/catalog/specials.php)

 

[rich_y2]

Are they easy to fit? I've not had a look how there are mounted yet.... get at it from the inside or underneath, or both? Cheers, I'm really aiming to improve the feel of the lever rather than shorten the action.

 

[Kneel]

Slightly related but slightly hijacking sorry, I'm wondering if the short shifter like the one mentioned above would help me. I've got a 172 Cup and although I have no problems with the shift length or how positive it drops into gear what isn't ideal is that the gear lever does have quite a bit of free play left to right, just makes it feel less positive than I would like.

I've only had the car a few days and not driven other Clio II's to compare (although did have a new R27 last year and that was a lovely shoft action but obviously brand new).

Just wondered if anything in a 'new' shifter would help remove some play? Alternatively any other repair kits or recommendations to generally make the shift action more positive.

Cheers. Richard.

From experience, the mk2 gearbox feels absolutely f*ckin horrible compared to a 197. However, I had a B&M short shift on my mk2 (1.2) and it felt a lot nicer, comparable in terms of feels and throw to the 197.

 

[rich_y2]

From experience, the mk2 gearbox feels absolutely f*ckin horrible compared to a 197. However, I had a B&M short shift on my mk2 (1.2) and it felt a lot nicer, comparable in terms of feels and throw to the 197.

Thanks, I think I'm sold on the idea although a littlw worried about any extra stress it places on what sounds a weak'ish gearbox... but I guess so long as I am careful with the gear changes it should be ok... fingers crossed.

 

[k_qaed]

so guys what is your final saying, with the pin or without?

 

[scandezz]

Im not too sure but MB car performance says the shortshifter is not for 197s.
Anyone fitted a Short shifter?

 

[Big Bob]

I have a B&M one for sale if anyone is interested PM me

 

[pablo_ni]

will it fit a 182?

 

[matty172cup]

i have a shortshifter on mine the feel is alot better the movement is slightly heavier and the extra linkage pin for that attaches to the gearbox i havent fitted it and mines fine and yes that B&M one will fit a 172/172cup/182/182cup and the phase ones to aswell as all mk2 1.2 and think they do mk1s aswell

Matty

 

[scandezz]

yea but not a 197